ECONOMY

Turkey raises tariffs on some US goods amid escalating feud
Tariffs on cars from America have been doubled to 120%.
An oversized copy of a 200 Turkish lira banknote (AP)
Turkey said Wednesday it is increasing tariffs...

Three credit unions merge and create 'top 10' lender with 48,000 members
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Three south Dublin credit unions have come together in a move that creates one of the top 10 community lenders by size.
The...

Ulster Bank under fire as it sells 5,200 mortgages to vulture fund
Families 'thrown to wolves', say campaigners, with average arrears now reaching €61,000
Ulster Bank is under pressure to sell under-performing loans but campaigners want...

Thinking of buying new or trading up this year? Here are answers to your crucial questions
BMW X5
Car-value expert Gillian Keogh teams up with Motoring Editor Eddie Cunningham to help you make the right choice...

Most manufacturers positive despite clouds from trade disputes
Data compiled by Bloomberg shows that manufacturers in most countries are positive about the outlook. Stock image
Manufacturers are on the front edge of the world economy.
What they...

Consumers cooling off after heatwave spending splurge
Austin Hughes, KBC Ireland. Photo: Mac Innes photography
Consumer sentiment is set to go off the boil after a summer heatwave that saw splurges on booze, ice-cream and barbecues.
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Astronomers urging Irish businesses to reach for the stars
The chair of the Irish Astronomy Society, the most popular of its kind in the world, says the country has a rich tradition in the field.
Newgrange...